Create or Edit an Alert

To create or edit an alert:

From the Page drop-down list, select the page where the alert will display.

From the Language drop-down list, select the display language for the alert.
Note: Alerts will display in English by default.

If the item does not require approval, clear the Require Approval? checkbox.

In the Title field, type a title for the alert.
Note: The alert title is limited to 50 characters.

In the Scheduled Date field, use the calendar to select a start date.
Note: To view a different month, click the forward or backward arrow next to the month.

If the alert must display at or after a specific time, in the Scheduled Time field, type the scheduled start time in HH:MM format.
Note: Time in Fred is written in the 24-hour notation, where HH (00 to 23) is the number of full hours that have passed since midnight.

In the Expiration Date field, use the calendar to select the expiration or end date.

In the Content field, type the text of the alert.
Note: There are no text formatting options for alerts.
Note: A counter displays that indicates the number of remaining characters you can enter in the text field. The alert content is limited to 1000 characters.

Select recipients for the alert.To select dealer users, click the Dealer User button. To select internal users, click the Internal User button.
Note: To learn about selecting recipients, click the applicable link.

Click the Save button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to close without saving.
Note: A confirmation message appears.

Click the Yes button to confirm, or click the No button to close the window without confirming.

Create or Edit an Alert

To create or edit an alert:

Select the page where the alert will display from the Page drop-down list.
Select the display language for the alert from the Language drop-down list.
If the item does not require approval, clear the Require Approval? checkbox.
Type a title for the alert.
Note: The alert title is limited to 50 characters.
Select a scheduled date for the alert.
Type a scheduled time for the alert.
Select an expiration date for the alert.
Type the content of the alert message in the space provided.

Select recipients for the alert.
Note: To learn about selecting recipients, click the applicable link.

Click the Save button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to close without saving.
Note: A confirmation message appears.
Click the Yes button to confirm, or click the No button to close the window without confirming.

Tip

Time in DBS is written in the 24-hour notation, where HH (00 to 23) is the number of full hours that have passed since midnight.